Vocab 1
a waxy, fatlike substance in your blood
Cholesterol
the process by which your body takes in and uses food
Nutrition
People eat for two reasons _________ and ________.
A.) Hunger/Starvation
B.) Hunger/Appetite
C.) Appetite/ Nourishment
B.) Hunger/Appetite
Some people engage in _________ __________, which is snacking continuously while absorbed in another activity.
Mindless Eating
List 2 Nutrients that give energy
carbs, proteins, fats
the psychological desire for food
Appetite
an interactive guide to healthful eating and active living
MyPyramid
Eating foods high in ______ can help you feel full and reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
A.) Fiber
B.) Fats
C.) Protein
A.) Fiber
________ _________ provide information about the ingredients and nutritional values of foods.
Food Labels
List 2 of the 5 Major Food Groups
grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat, and beans
a condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily
osteoporosis
substances added to a food to produce a desired effect
Food Additive
Carbs, Proteins, & Fats provide your body with ________ to help maintain your body.
A.Unsaturated Fats
B.Energy
C.) Direction
B Energy
_________ __________ is the spreading of pathogens from one food to another.
Cross Contamination
what are 2 minerals found in food that the body uses
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium
a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
Fiber
nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
proteins
The 5 major food groups according to __ __________are: Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk, & Meat and Beans (protein).
A.MyPyramid B.Health Triangle
A- MyPyramid
Nutrient Dense means having a high ratio of _______ to _______.
nutrients to calories
Name 5 Healthy Snacks
Popcorn, string cheese, bread sticks, yogurt, fruit, veggies
starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body’s main source of energy
Carbohydrates
a condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to substances in some foods
food allergy
The ingredients in food appear on the label in __________ order by weight.
A.Descending B.Ascending
C. Alphabetical D. Numerical
A-Descending
The Three types of carbohydrates are _______,_______,and_________.
simple,complex,fiber
List 2 environmental factors dealing with food choices
family & culture, friends, time, money, advertising